Current news directly from IAFF locals, councils, and state/province associations
in the US and Canada.

Recent Calls05/05/17 - Hamden Professional Firefighters
On Wenesday, May 3rd, 2017, Hamden Engine 5 was dispatched to assist the Cheshire Volunteer Fire Department at at Structure Fire on Harrison Rd. First in Cheshire units had heavy fire from both the front and rear of the house. The fire took approx. 45 minutes to control. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Cheshire Fire Marshals office.

Denver Burn Foundation Payday Raffle Winner05/05/17 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Happy Payday!
We hope this beautiful spring weather has you thinking about your golf game! The Denver Fire Fighters Burn Foundation’s 30th Annual Burn Camp Golf Tournament is scheduled for May 19th at Fox Hollow only two weeks away. Planning for this year’s tournament is well underway and it is fast approaching.

Rival Telemarketing05/04/17 - Erie Firefighters Local 293
Brothers and Sisters:
Please be advised that while we, The PA Professional Fire Fighters Association, is currently conducting phone solicitations, another organization is as well.
This telemarketing announces that they are for the Firemen's Association of the State of Pennsylvania.
This is NOT our organization.

Rival Telemarketing05/04/17 - Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association
Brothers and Sisters:
Please be advised that while we, The PA Professional Fire Fighters Association, is currently conducting phone solicitations, another organization is as well.
This telemarketing announces that they are for the Firemen's Association of the State of Pennsylvania.
This is NOT our organization.

Nashville Charity Golf Tournament05/03/17 - IAFF 14th District
Friends & Supporters of the Nashville Fire Fighters Association:
Mark your calendar! Our annual Charity Golf Tournament benefiting the Nashville Fire Fighters Association Foundation Disaster Relief Fund will be on Monday, June 12, 2017 with a shotgun start at 11:00 am. This year the Tournament will be played at Old Hickory Country Club in Nashville, TN.

Support needed for Retired Captain Pierdomenico's brother05/03/17 - Chester Firefighters Local 1400
This fundraising campaign is for Retired Captain Pierdomenico's brother Dennis. He started having issues with shortness of breath late last year and has been out of work since January. He is scheduled to have a triple bypass and a heart valve replacement on May 24, 2017 but has had other health issues that have delayed his surgery.

Longview Firefighters 2017 Salmon Derby05/02/17 - IAFF Local 828
On September 9th, 2017 the Longview Union Firefighters Benevolent Fund, operated by the City of Longview Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 828, jointly with The Longview Longshoremen ILWU Local 21, will host their annual Salmon Derby charity with a $500 top prize.
The two groups have been hosting this charity fishing derby for the past 7 years.

May Union Meeting Date Change05/02/17 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Due to scheduling conflicts, the May Union meetings will take place on Wednesday May 10th at 7:00 PM and Thursday May 11th at 8:30 AM. Sorry for any inconvenience. See you then.

Omnibus Spending Bill Released, includes SAFER and FIRE Grants05/01/17 - IAFF Local 4416
FISCAL YEAR 2017 OMNIBUS SPENDING BILL RELEASED
In the early morning hours of Monday, May 1st, Congressional leaders introduced H.R. 244, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017, a $10.7 trillion spending bill to fund the federal government for the remainder of the current fiscal year.

Pat Harris For Mayor Event04/28/17 - IAFF Local 21
Everyone please make plans to come to this Pat Harris For Mayor fundraiser. We want to make this a huge event and show Pat just how much Local 21 supports him! Plan on it.

4F Golf Tournament04/28/17 - Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire
Can't make the tournament this year but you would still like to help?
Register Online or Donate
As always, all of the proceeds will benefit the 4F Fund which provides assistance to families in their time of need. Any donations of goods, services, or financial contributions will be greatly appreciated.

4F Gaming Nights04/28/17 - Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire
Have fun and help us raise money for the PFFNH Fallen Firefighters Family Fund. This fund was set up to help our fallen Brothers and Sisters families when they make the ultimate sacrifice in the Line Of Duty.
This is a public event. Doors open at 11 am, gambling from 12 pm until 1 am. Happy Hour food deals from 4-7pm.

Station 12 Chili Dinner04/28/17 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Please see attached flier regarding the 3rd Annual Green Chili Night to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Station 12 on June 28th. Please RSVP by June 21st to Station 12.

Straight Streams - Summer 201704/27/17 - IAFF Local 2546
Members:
Our redesign of your Straight Streams newsletter has been completed and the latest edition is now available!
You can read it online in your web browser or download a PDF copy by following this link: Straight Streams – Summer 2017.
We are offering a beta version as an .epub file your your e-reader devices, which can be downloaded here.

Statement from MFFA President Malone04/27/17 - IAFF Local 1784
Brothers and Sisters,
By now, you’ve heard or seen on the news that, as suspected, Mayor Strickland failed to include a base wage increase for you in his Proposed FY2018 budget.

14th District PEP Training04/27/17 - IAFF 14th District
Want to build your skills as an #IAFF union leader? Register for the IAFF 14th District Partnership Education Program July 12-13 in Tunica, Mississippi. #IAFF14District bit.

FPPA Pre-Retirement Seminar04/27/17 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
The 2017 FPPA Pre-Retriement Member Seminar is just a week away and spots are going fast. Join us for this free full-day event dedicated to building a strong and safe retirement. Space is limited, reserve your spot today!

L30 NOTIFICATION04/26/17 - Cambridge Fire Fighters
ATTENTION RETIREES
For those of you who still visit our website, the Member Log-In has been updated to active members only. The only reason behind this change is for easier utilization of new "Member Resources" notifications & features on the website and upcoming mobile app. The majority of the content will continue to be available wihout a password.

TN Public Safety Behavioral Health Act04/26/17 - Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association
Watch the TV interviews from around the state about the Public Safety Behavioral Health Act.

City of Wichita Contract Offer04/25/17 - IAFF Local 135
Good Afternoon!!!
The union will be conducting a Contract Vote on May 2nd, 3rd and 4th, on the City's latest offer. The Negotiating team has worked hard to put as musch money in your pockets and tried to make sure your rights were protected. I am attaching copies of the offer and the Unions Stance. If you have any questions let us know.

Firehouse Cookoff04/25/17 - IAFF Local 1652
Congratulations to Brothers Andy Nardini, Joel Sexton, and Cory Pereira on their victory at the Firehouse cook off last weekend. The Cook off was part of the Hero's Cup Hokey Tournament that was held this past weekend in Marlboro were more than 50 Hokey teams made up of Fire Police and Military competed.

KCFD Retired Fire Fighters04/22/17 - IAFF Local 42
The Kansas City, Missouri Retired Fire Fighters Association has established its own website. This is one of the best online sources for KCFD History and we invite you to visit them and learn something new about something old. Special acknowledgement to Chuck Gabert, KCFD Retired Fire Captain and Ray Elder, KCFD Retired Fire Captain and KCFD Historian.

MFD's "pit crew" CPR techniques increase survival rates of victims04/22/17 - IAFF Local 271
Over Easter weekend, the Missoula Fire Department was dispatched to assist a man who had collapsed while running on a treadmill at the YMCA and gone into cardiac arrest.
The city's first responders receive 50 or 60 calls like this each year, MFD Chief Jason Diehl says. The patient's life hinges on what happens during the first few minutes.

Missoula firefighters helping kids after traumatic experiences04/22/17 - IAFF Local 271
House fires are perhaps the most unsettling disasters families can face with possessions and sometimes lives lost.
Missoula firefighters are finding great success in helping put children's lives back together with their unique "Fired Up for Kids" campaign.